Gefen GEF-HDCAT5-ELRPOL User manual

Brand: Gefen

Model: GEF-HDCAT5-ELRPOL

Category: AV extenders

Type: User manual

Gefen GEF-HDCAT5-ELRPOL extends HDMI, Ethernet, and IR signals up to 330 feet (100 meters) over a single CAT5e cable. It supports resolutions up to Ultra HD 4K x 2K (3840 x 2160 @ 30Hz), and 1080P Full HD, and features Power over Line (POL) technology, providing 10W of 5 Volt DC power to the receiver unit. It also has an IR back-channel for controlling source equipment from the remote location, an RS-232 port for automation, and a +5V output with locking connector at the receiver unit.

Extender for

HDMI ELR with POL

over CAT5

GEF-HDCAT5-ELRPOL

User Manual

1080P

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Technical Support Hours:

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Write To:

Gefen, LLC.

c/o Customer Service

20600 Nordhoff St

Chatsworth, CA 91311

www.gefenpro.com

[email protected]

Notice

Gefen, LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hardware, packaging, and

any accompanying documentation without prior written notice.

Extender for HDMI ELR with PoL over CAT5

is a trademark of Gefen, LLC

HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Denition Multimedia Interface are

trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing in the United States and

other countries.

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CONTENTS

1 Introduction

2 Operation Notes

3 Features

4 Sender Unit Layout

5 Sender Unit Descriptions

6 Receiver Unit Layout

7 Receiver Unit Descriptions

8 Connecting the Extender for HDMI ELR with PoL over CAT5

8 Wiring Diagram

9 DIP Switch Configuration

9 Sender Unit

11 Receiver Unit

15 Firmware Update

16 Network Cable Wiring Diagram

17 Troubleshooting

18 Specications

19 Warranty

Congratulations on your purchase of the Extender for HDMI ELR with PoL over

CAT5. Your complete satisfaction is very important to us.

GefenPRO

In the realm of video distribution, certain features are invaluable in a commercial

or broadcast environment. Accommodations such as a build-in power supply and

at black rack-mount enclosures set GefenPRO apart from our traditional prod-

ucts. Complex distribution units allow for professional DVI, 3G-SDI, and HDMI

signals to be routed and converted easily and seamlessly, while being backed

up by a renowned and dependable technical support team. Gefen invites you to

explore the GefenPRO product line and hopes that you nd the solution that ts

your needs.

The GefenPRO Extender for HDMI ELR with PoL over CAT5

The GefenPRO Extender for HDMI ELR with PoL (Power over Link) over CAT5

extends a Hi-Def source with multichannel digital audio at resolutions of up to

1080p Full HD to 330 feet (100 meters) using one CAT-5 cable. Also, it has the

capability to power a separate 5V DC device from the Receiver unit, sharing the

5V DC power, transmitted over the CAT-5 cable, up to 2.5 Amps at the Receiver

Unit. DVI-D is supported when used with an HDMI to DVI Adapter, providing

greater exibility and options when integrating several home theater components.

This product also extends Ethernet and provides an IR back channel to control

AV sources using the same CAT-5 cable extension. 3D content is supported

when a 3DTV and a 3D source are connected to the Sender Unit. With the built-

in IR Blaster, simply point the IR remote(s) at the display to control the Hi-Def

sources as if they were located in the same room as the display.

How It Works

The GefenPRO Extender for HDMI ELR with PoL over CAT5 Sender unit is

located next to a set-top box or DVD player source. Connect an HDMI source

with the supplied cables to the GefenPRO Extender for HDMI ELR with PoL over

CAT5 to the Sender Unit. The GefenPRO Extender for HDMI ELR with PoL over

CAT5 Receiver unit is located next to the display - up to 330 feet away from the

source. The HDTV display plugs into the back of the GefenPRO Extender for

HDMI ELR with PoL over CAT5 Receiver unit. One CAT-5 cable connects the

Sender and the Receiver units to each other. The Ethernet ports on both the

Sender and Receiver units are connected to standard network devices such as

Ethernet switches. Multichannel digital audio is embedded in the HDMI signal

(Dolby® TrueHD / DTS-HD Master Audio ™).

INTRODUCTION

READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR

OPERATING THE EXTENDER FOR HDMI ELR WITH POL OVER CAT5

• The Extender for HDMI ELR with PoL over CAT5 units are housed in a metal

box for better RF shielding.

• CAT-5 cables should not exceed 330 feet.

• Shielded CAT-6 with metal RJ-45 connectors are recommended to safeguard

against random video ashes caused by electromagnetic interference (EMI).

• The Extender for HDMI ELR with PoL over CAT5 features the ability

to generate compatible EDID and Hot Plug signals for troubleshooting

purposes when dealing with difcult interfacing issues between Source

devices and Displays. Refer to page 12 for details.

• HDCP content is not supported when the unit is in DVI mode. See page 12

for details.

• Ethernet works as a Full Duplex system.

• Power Over Liine (POL) is a Gefen proprietary technology that provides

10W of 5 Volt DC power to the GefenPRO Extender for HDMI ELR PoL 2

over CAT5 Receiver Unit over the single CAT-5 signal cable, and allows the

Receiver Unit to power additional Gefen devices.

It is based on the Power over Ethernet (PoE) Standards, but is specically

tailored to Gefen’s Hi-Def video products

OPERATION NOTES

HDMI Features Supported

• HDCP-compliant

• 12-bit Deep Color

• LPCM 7.1 audio, Dolby® TrueHD, Dolby Digital® Plus, and DTS-HD®

Master Audio™ pass-through

• 3DTV pass-through

• CEC pass-through

• Lip Sync pass-through

Features

• Extends HDMI and Ethernet at up to 330 feet (100 meters) over one CAT-5e

cable

• Supports resolutions up to Ultra HD 4K x 2K (3840 x 2160 @ 30Hz) and

1080P Full HD

• Power over Line: Using Gefen POL technology, the Receiver unit is powered

from the CAT-5 cable, and offers one +5V 2A output to power additional

devices

• IR back-channel to control any source equipment from the remote location

• RS-232 port for automation

• ELR and HDBaseT® technologies allow extension up to 330 feet

(100 meters)

• Extends 100BaseT Ethernet to the remote location

• Internal power supply at the Sender unit

• +5V output with locking connector at the Receiver unit

• Rack-mountable (using Gefen EXT-RACK-1U)

Package Includes

(1) Extender for HDMI ELR with PoL over CAT5 - Sender Unit

(1) Extender for HDMI ELR with PoL over CAT5 - Receiver Unit

(1) 6 ft. Locking HDMI locking cable (M-M)

(1) DB-9 Cable

(1) AC power cord

(2) Set of Rack Ears

(1) Quick-Start Guide

FEATURES

SENDER UNIT LAYOUT

Back

Front

2 3

5 6 7 8

SENDER UNIT DESCRIPTIONS

1 Power Indicator

This LED will glow bright red once power has been applied to the unit.

2 110 / 220 V AC Power Receptacle

Connect the included AC power cord to the power receptacle.

3 Fuse Drawer

Each power receptacle houses a fuse drawer. Within each fuse drawer are two

(2) 250 V fuses. One fuse is active and the other is a spare.

4 Power Switch

Turn the power ON or OFF using this switch.

5 IR Blaster Port

Connect an IR Blaster cable (Gefen part # EXT-2IREMIT) from this port to the

Hi-Def source to control the source from the viewing location.

6 RS-232 Serial Port

Connect an RS-232 control device to this port when extending RS-232. This

serial port is also used to update the Sender Unit rmware.

7 Ethernet Input Jack

Connects the Sender to the network using Ethernet cabling.

8 Link Jack

Connects the Sender to the Receiver unit using CAT-5 cabling.

9 Locking HDMI Port

Connect a Hi-Def source device to this HDMI port, using the included HDMI

cable.

RECEIVER UNIT LAYOUT

Back

Front

1 2

4 5 6 7

RECEIVER UNIT DESCRIPTIONS

1 IR Sensor

Receives signals from the Hi-Def source IR remote control. The IR signals are

sent back to the source device, when using an IR Blaster on the Sender.

2 Power Indicator

This LED will glow bright red once power has been applied to the unit.

3 5 V DC Locking Power Connector

Connect an optional locking (Gefen part no. CAB-PWR-06LL) or non-locking

(Gefen part no. CAB-PWR-06NL) to this power receptacle. This port supplies

5 V DC @ 2.5 A to power additional devices.

4 IR Extender Port

Connect an IR Extender (Gefen part no. EXT-RMT-EXTIR) cable from this port

to the Hi-Def source to extend the IR control.

5 RS-232 Serial Port

Used to extend RS-232. Connect the RS-232 controller to this port. This port is

also used to update the Receiver Unit rmware.

6 Ethernet Jack

Connects the Receiver Unit to the network device.

7 Link Jack

Connects the Receiver Unit to the Sender Unit using CAT-5 cabling.

8 Locking HDMI Port

Connect a Hi-Def source device to this HDMI port.

1. Connect the Hi-Def source to the Sender Unit using the included HDMI cable.

2. Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDTV display to the Receiver Unit.

3. Connect the Ethernet device/router to the Ethernet input port on the Sender

unit using a CAT-5, CAT-5e or CAT-6 cable. Connect the Ethernet output port

on the Receiver Unit to the remote device/router with a CAT-5, CAT-5e or

CAT-6 cable.

4. Use a CAT-5 or CAT-6 cable up to 330 ft (100 meters) to connect the Link

ports on both the Sender Unit and Receiver Unit.

NOTE: If terminating network cables in the eld, please adhere to the

TIA/EIA568B specication. See page 16 for details.

5. Connect the included AC power cord to the Sender Unit Plug the power

cord into an available electrical outlet.

NOTE: Connect an optional power cable (CAB-PWR-06LL or CAB-PWR-

06NL) to the Receiver Unit. The Receiver Unit supplies 5 V DC (@ 2A) to

power an additional device.

6. Power on the HDTV display and the Hi-Def source.

CONNECTING THE EXTENDER

FOR HDMI ELR WITH POL OVER CAT5

GEF-HDCAT5-ELRPOL

CAT-5 LINK CABLE

(Up to 330 ft)

ETHERNET CABLE

HDMI CABLE

Sender

100BASE-T

Router

HD Display

Receiver

5 V DC POWER

RS-232 Controller

RS-232 CABLE

Set Top Box

Digital Signage Creator

(or other Gefen device)

WARNING: This product should always be connected to a

grounded electrical socket.

Sender Unit

The GefenPRO Extender for HDMI ELR with PoL over CAT5 contains two DIP

switches on the bottom of the Sender Unit. Each DIP switch performs a different

function.

•

DIP Switch 1 - Green Mode (Default = OFF)

• OFF - Enable Green Mode

When DIP switch 1 on the Sender Unt is set to the OFF position, the Sender

Unit is placed in Green Mode. In this mode, the unit is not powered unless

+5V is detected on pin 18 of the HDMI cable. Green Mode consumes less

than 1 Watt of power.

• ON - Disable Green Mode

If DIP switch 1 is set to the ON position, then the Sender Unit is always

powered.

DIP SWITCH CONFIGURATION

DIP switches located on the

bottom of the Sender Unit.

NOTE: Both the Sender Unit and Receiver Unit must be placed in

Green Mode in order to use the Green Mode feature

DIP SWITCH CONFIGURATION

Sender Unit

DIP Switch 2 - Field-Upgrade Mode (Default = OFF)

• ON - Enable Field Upgrade Mode (VALENS chip)

Allows the rmware to be upgraded on the Receiver unit. If DIP switch 6

and/or 7 are in the ON position, RS-232 cannot be extended. See page 15

for details on upgrading the rmware.

• OFF - RS-232 Pass-Through

Use when extending RS-232 between the Sender unit and the Receiver unit.

DIP switch 6 and 7 must be set to the OFF position for normal operation of

the Extender for HDMI ELR with PoL over CAT5.

DIP SWITCH CONFIGURATION

Receiver Unit

The GefenPRO Extender for HDMI ELR with PoL over CAT5 contains eight DIP

switches on the bottom of the Receiver Unit. Each of these DIP switch performs

a different function.

See the next page for a description of the DIP switches.

DIP switches located on the

bottom of the Receiver Unit.

DIP SWITCH CONFIGURATION

Receiver Unit

DIP Switch 1 - EDID Mode (Default = OFF)

• ON - Pass-Through Mode

DDC and HPD are passed through. Both the connection status and the full

video capabilities of the monitor are used by the source device.

• OFF - Local EDID Mode

Local EDID is used instead of the EDID from the display device. EDID

features newer than HDMI 1.3 are removed when the display is read. This

provides a general EDID which is compatible with more displays.

DIP Switch 2 - Hot Plug Detect (Default = OFF)

• ON - HPD Pass-Through

HPD follows upstream HPD towards the source. The HPD signal will reect

the connection status between the display device and the source device. If

the source or monitor is temporarily disconnected then reconnected, there

will be a delay of 20 - 30 seconds before the content is restored to the

monitor.

• OFF - HPD Always High

The HPD signal remains high regardless of the downstream HPD state.

If the source or monitor does not properly handle HPD (no picture after

connecting / reconnecting source or display), set this DIP switch to the OFF

position.

DIP Switch 3 - Support DVI Connections (Default = OFF)

• ON - Disable HDCP

If a DVI connection is used, set DIP 3 to the ON position. DVI is supported

by disabling HDCP pass-through.

• OFF - Enable HDCP

If an HDMI device is connected, set DIP 3 in the OFF position.

NOTE: DIP switch 2 (HPD) and 3 (HDCP) are operational only if DIP

switch 1 (EDID mode) is set to the OFF position.

DIP SWITCH CONFIGURATION

Receiver Unit

DIP Switch 4 - Not Used

• Reserved for future expansion.

DIP Switch 5 - Not Used

• Reserved for future expansion.

DIP Switch 6 - Field-upgrade Mode (Default = OFF)

• ON - Enable Field Upgrade Mode (Cortex chip)

Allows the rmware to be upgraded on the Receiver unit. If DIP switch 6

and/or 7 are in the ON position, RS-232 cannot be extended. See page 15

for details on upgrading the rmware.

• OFF - RS-232 Pass-Through

Use when extending RS-232 between the Sender unit and the Receiver unit.

DIP switch 6 and 7 must be set to the OFF position for normal operation of

the Extender for HDMI ELR with PoL over CAT5.

DIP Switch 7 - Field-Upgrade Mode (Default = OFF)

• ON - Enable Field Upgrade Mode (VALENS chip)

Allows the rmware to be upgraded on the Receiver unit. If DIP switch 6

and/or 7 are in the ON position, RS-232 cannot be extended. See page 15

for details on upgrading the rmware.

• OFF - RS-232 Pass-Through

Use when extending RS-232 between the Sender unit and the Receiver unit.

DIP switch 6 and 7 must be set to the OFF position for normal operation of

the Extender for HDMI ELR with PoL over CAT5.

DIP SWITCH CONFIGURATION

Receiver Unit

DIP Switch 8 - Green Mode (Default = OFF)

• OFF - Enable Green Mode

When DIP switch 1 on the Receiver Unt is set to the OFF position, the

Receiver Unit is placed in Green Mode. In this mode, the unit is not powered

unless +5V is detected on pin 18 of the HDMI cable. Green Mode consumes

less than 1 Watt of power.

• ON - Disable Green Mode

If DIP switch 1 is set to the ON position, then the Receiver Unit is always

powered.

NOTE: Both the Sender Unit and Receiver Unit must be placed in

Green Mode in order to use the Green Mode feature

FIRMWARE UPDATE

Firmware Update Procedure

The latest rmware update can be found on the Gefen Web site under Support >

Downloads.

Sender Unit

1. Set DIP switch 1 and 2 on the Sender unit to the ON position.

2. Connect an RS-232 cable from the Sender unit to the computer containing

the rmware.

3. Reboot the Sender unit by disconnecting and reconnecting the power supply.

4. Run the .BAT le to begin the update process.

5. After the rmware update process has completed, return DIP switch 1 and 2

to the OFF position.

Receiver Unit

1. Set DIP switch 7 and 8 on the Receiver unit to the ON position.

2. Connect a null modem RS-232 cable from the Receiver unit to the computer

containing the rmware.

3. Reboot the Receiver unit by disconnecting and reconnecting the power

supply.

4. Run the .BAT le to begin the update process.

5. After the rmware update process has completed, return DIP switch 7 and 8

to the OFF position.

NETWORK CABLE WIRING DIAGRAM

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Gefen recommends the TIA/EIA-568-B wiring option. Please adhere to the table

below when eld terminating cable for use with Gefen products.

Pin Color

1 Orange / White

2 Orange

3 Green / White

4 Blue

5 Blue / White

6 Green

7 Brown / White

8 Brown

CAT-5, CAT-5e, and CAT-6 cabling comes in stranded and solid core types.

Gefen recommends using solid core cabling. CAT-6 cable is also recommended.

It is recommended to use one continuous run from one end to the other. In some

cases, connecting through a patch bay might not work.

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